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Has anyone been able to have surgery for tumor in the tail?
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I can appreciate your concern for your husband's fatigue and depression. Is his oncologist or his PCP aware of his depression? Have they suggested any anti-depressant medications or therapies?
You mentioned that his oncologist said that "this type of cancer is aggressive." Did his oncologist mention the stage of your husband's cancer (cancer is often staged using a number)?
How is his appetite? Often when you are having difficulty eating is can contribute to depression or anxiety.
I would like to invite @mnewland99 to this conversation. She might have something to add to your concerns.
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The oncologist knows and has recommended that my husband sees a psychiatrist. My husband decided he did not want any more medication and is trying to cope. I can see some success and each day he is more like his old self. I cannot remember what cancer type he has and I will go find out. Surgeon placed him at Stage 2B, because the tumour had 'stuck' to his stomach. His spleen, lymph nodes, adrenal gland and the fatty tissue in the abdomen tested clear of cancer. Unfortunately, a PET scan a month and a half after Folfirinox commenced showed up a lump in the abdominal bed - much like what @mnewland99 described - and a lump on the liver (1.2x1.0cm). The lumps did not 'light up' but oncologist classified my husband as Stage 4. Surgeon insists they are not cancerous. Since then, the regime changed to Gem-Abr. We have done 3 PET scans since - no cancerous activity and the lumps are not doing anything - not smaller, not bigger. But still classified as Stage 4 and 1 chemo every 3 weeks.